How to Make Authentic Pad Thai in 5 Mins! + Pad Thai Sauce Recipe

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity, while vinegar can mimic the tanginess of tamarind.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can provide umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative, while walnuts are often cheaper.

Prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic and shallots in oil until translucent.

Dissolve palm sugar in the pot, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Add tamarind paste and fish sauce, mixing until sugar is dissolved.

Measure the sauce to ensure proper serving size, aiming for 2 cups total.

Soak rice noodles in advance for at least an hour, or store in the fridge for up to four days.

Cook shrimp and tofu in advance for quicker preparation.

When ready to cook, heat the pan and add tofu, shrimp, and optional preserved radish.

Add soaked noodles and sauce to the pan, along with water.

Cook until sauce is absorbed and noodles are tender, ensuring not to overcook.

Push noodles to the side, add egg, and scramble until cooked.

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